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Increasing Cost Of Wireless Data, Another Carrier Increased Cost

First, we lost unlimited wireless Internet access. And now, it looks like we're going to be have to bear added cost of continuing our mobile experience. It's not much, about the cost of a venti drink at Starbucks but it will add up. It started with Virgin Mobile when they increased their prices a couple of months ago, and now, Boost Mobile is also increasing their mobile cost by $5.

Here's the sad, sad news. This could be just the beginning. And keep in mind that with AT&T's purchase of T-Mobile on the menu, things can only become worse over time. It's unlikely that the AT&T and T-Mobile merger will make things better for us. In the case of Virgin Mobile and Boost Mobile, I don't think it's the case of greed but it may have more to do with the cost of doing business. This I can understand.

At the same time, I hope the mobile carriers can sympathize with us mobile warriors who live on Main Street - things are not exactly rosy in this economy now.

Note: Perhaps this price increase could also mean that we'll see better mobile devices in the prepaid market.